November 2, 2013

SNAP Cuts Affect Georgians

Food Stamp Cuts are Here

As of Nov. 1, 1.9 million Georgians, who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps) to help them feed their families, will receive less assistance each month. For a family of four, the cut will mean a reduction of $36 a month, or nearly 21 meals. On average, these families will now receive less than $1.40 per person per meal. Learn more about why this program is so important today.

Events

11/11

11/12

A New Way to Collect Food & Funds

Interested in hosting a food drive? Why not consider a food and fund drive! We have a brand new tool to fundraise online that can be set up to support your food drive. Start one right here, right now!
Learn more at our Food & Fund Drives page.

Canstruction® is Back!

From November 8 to November 17, Colony Square hosts the 15th annual Canstruction®. Admission is free to view these unique structures built out of nonperishable food items. At the end of the event, all food will be donated to ACFB. Don’t forget to get your tickets for our Canstruction® Awards Gala on November 13 and see who wins the big prizes!

Bid on the Board!

A cutting board has made its way around Atlanta to a lot of amazing chefs and now we want it to go home to you! This board, signed by chefs Linton Hopkins, Steven Satterfield, Ford Fry, Anne Quatrano, Jay Swift, Tyler Williams, Todd Ginsburg, Billy Allin and David Garcia, is up for bidding right now. The auction closes Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 5:00 pm. Check out the photos of the participating chefs and bid on the board today!